She wished she could visit Mariam's grave, to sit with her awhile, leave a flower or two. But she sees now that it doesn't matter. Mariam is never very far.... Mariam is in her own heart, where she shines with the bursting radiance of a thousand suns.

Khaled Hosseini
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In the story, "A Rose for Emily," the narrator remembers a beloved childhood friend, Mariam. She writes: "Ah, Mariam! Mariam! Mariam!" This quote from the book is a gesture of love and remembrance. The narrator recognizes that even though she's no longer in physical contact with her old friend, their connection remains strong.

Source: A Thousand Splendid Suns

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